Make sure to read all the details of the job posting – In every single freelance job, regardless of whether it is for copy writing, photography, graphic design or any other field, the specifications of the job are critically important. Read every posting very carefully to make sure you are qualified in every way before you write your job proposal. A contractor may specify that proficiency with a certain type of software is required, and you are wasting your time, as well as the contractor’s, if you place a bid for a job when you don’t actually know how to use the required tools. Also pay attention to critical elements such as the required timeline or deadline, as well as whether the contractor will require you to communicate using a specific resource, such as Skype, Google Docs or Zoho.
Regardless of the specifications of the job, there are a few things that you should include in every single one of your job proposals. These include:
Refer to the job, individual contractor and/or company by name.
Clearly state your price along with your timeline. For example, “I will write ____ number of articles about ____ topic for ____ price, completed by ____date.”
Describe your experience and your skills that are relevant to the job.
Provide a link to your website or another resource where the client can see samples of your work.